Porchester Road, W2 5DP, London
CAKES AND PASTRY • 11-50 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since September, 2022
We are a central production unit for a chain of coffee shops across UK, and international locations. We pride ourselves in working with high end clients in producing the finest products.
- Assist with the preparation of pastry ingredients, including measuring, weighing, and portioning ingredients according to recipes and specifications provided by the pastry chefs. - Follow recipes and instructions provided by the pastry chefs to prepare pastry and dessert items, including mixing batters, doughs, and fillings, and assembling components for final presentation. - Assist with baking and cooking tasks in the pastry kitchen, including operating ovens, stoves, mixers, and other equipment under the supervision of pastry chefs to ensure proper cooking and baking techniques are followed. - Participate in decorating and garnishing pastry items, including piping frosting, glazing pastries, and applying decorative elements to enhance the visual appeal and presentation of finished products. - Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the pastry kitchen, including washing dishes, utensils, and equipment, cleaning work surfaces, and disposing of kitchen waste in accordance with hygiene and safety standards. - Work collaboratively with pastry chefs, pastry cooks, and other kitchen staff to coordinate tasks, communicate effectively, and maintain a positive and supportive work environment within the pastry department.
Job Title: Pastry Sous Chef Location: Central Production Kitchen – EL&N Café - North Acton station - 7 min walk Harlsden Station - 10 min walk Park Royal Station - 15 min walk Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (based on experience) + performance bonus (KPI-based) Hours: 48 hours per week About Us: EL&N Café is renowned for its vibrant aesthetic, innovative desserts, and exceptional customer experience. Our Central Production Kitchen plays a key role in maintaining our high standards across all our locations, producing the artisanal pastries and desserts that have become a cornerstone of our brand. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Pastry Sous Chef to join our growing team and contribute to our continued success. Job Overview: As Pastry Sous Chef, you will be the second-in-command in our Central Production Kitchen, supporting the Head Pastry Chef in managing production and leading the pastry team. You will oversee the daily production of high-quality desserts, pastries, and baked goods, ensuring consistency, creativity, and efficiency in all operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced pastry professional to take the next step in their career with a dynamic and innovative brand. Key Responsibilities: • Assist the Head Pastry Chef in managing the Central Production Kitchen, ensuring efficient and smooth operations. • Oversee the production of a variety of pastries, desserts, cakes, and other baked goods, maintaining the highest quality standards. • Train, supervise, and mentor junior pastry chefs and kitchen staff. • Ensure consistency in product quality and presentation across all EL&N locations. • Help develop new, creative dessert offerings in line with EL&N’s brand and seasonal trends. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in accordance with health and safety standards. • Monitor stock levels, manage orders, and ensure cost-effective production. • Contribute to achieving KPI targets, ensuring performance and productivity align with business goals. Requirements: • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a commercial pastry kitchen. • Strong experience in producing high-quality desserts, cakes, and pastries at scale. • Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to train and develop junior staff. • Fluent English-speaking ability is essential. • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. • Passionate about innovation and creativity in pastry. Benefits: • Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000, depending on experience. • Performance-based bonus linked to achieving key performance indicators (KPIs). • Opportunity to work with a creative and dynamic team at one of the UK’s leading café brands. How to Apply: If you are an experienced pastry professional looking to take your career to the next level in a vibrant, creative environment, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re the perfect fit for the role. Join the EL&N team and help us continue to create the desserts that define our brand!
We are seeking a Pastry Chef to join our team on a permanent basis. This role will have you work 40- 48 hours a week on a rota basis depending on the role. As the Pastry Chef, you are expected to be a perfectionist, and every product that will leave the kitchen is left perfect. This means working with a range of other chefs to make every dish as good as it can be! So, if you are: Able to work in a fast-paced, busy environment in the Kitchen Experienced as a pastry chef Fast, friendly, and driven High standards of hygiene In return for your work we are offering: Competitive salary of £12.50 - £16 per hour A focus on work/Life balance Full induction and continued, ongoing training Genuine progression opportunities meals while on duty Wider discounts across the chain The chance to work with high end client and with a wonderful team If you want to find out more about these incredible opportunities, then hit that apply button!
Senior Chefs (Head chef and Sous chef) Full time only Full flexibility only Italian citizens only Minimum 3 years experience in professional ķitchens (no time wasters) West London No sponsorship
Attention all talented Chef de Parties! We're on the hunt for a skilled and experienced individual to join our fast-paced kitchen team at Vintry & Mercer Hotel, located in the heart of the City. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you must have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, gained in a restaurant or hotel of similar standard. We need someone who can hit the ground running and work with independence and confidence. As our Chef de Partie, you'll play an integral role in ensuring the smooth running of our busy lunch and dinner services. That means you'll need to have the skills to manage your own section and excel under pressure. If you're ready to showcase your culinary talents and take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Join our dynamic team and help us create an unforgettable dining experience for our guests.
Yard Sale Pizza are on the search for an experienced Senior Head Pizza Chef who is a collaborative team leader with excellent pizza making skills to join our amazing team! Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 12 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we’ve teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We’ve won London’s most-loved restaurant in Time Out’s 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London’s favourite pizza in Time Out’s inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We’re a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. Our 5th store – within touching distance of Shoreditch. As well as our usual casual dine-in and takeaway vibes, we will be serving the local area with our dedicated delivery service, and another exclusive for this site sees us opening a basement bar for a more secluded dining experience, perfect for a date or to rent our the whole area for parties! What will I be doing? - Leading and mentoring a hard working team of chefs in a busy environment. - You'll report to our Kitchen Operations Manager and General Manager and you will be responsible to run all areas of the kitchen on site. - Ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen whilst keeping a positive working environment for the team! - You’ll be responsible for overseeing and providing excellent pizza quality, kitchen speed and service. - Training and maintaining a competent chef team - providing regular appraisals and keeping the team engaged. - Ensuring that you hit successful GP and portioning figures. - Maintaining 5* Food Hygiene standards. - You’ll be responsible for your team's rota in alignment with budgeted staff costs. - Stock ordering and rotation. What are we looking for? - Someone with masterclass Pizza-making skills with a real passion for pizza! - Someone who is highly skilled in making Neapolitan-style pizza, making and stretching dough and baking in a stone-based marana oven. - A Head Chef who has previous experience leading and developing a team who enjoys collaboration and has excellent communication skills. - Someone who has first-class organisation skills and attention to detail. - Someone with good knowledge of risk assessments, food safety and hygiene within a commercial kitchen. What’s on offer: - Competitive Hourly Rates. - Full time hours - around 40 per week. - Paid overtime. - Holiday paid in days off or in cash. - Career progression with Yard Sale Pizza - our Shop Head Chefs earn a monthly bonuses based on KPI’s. - Working with a brilliant team in a fast-growing company. - Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends. - Staff parties throughout the year. - Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us. If this sounds good, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP
Hi, I'm looking for a Night Chef/Prep Looking for someone , Nice person Reliable Committed Team worker Monday to Friday,11pm to 8am. Up to £16 per hour plus extra troncs Immediate start. NO TIME WASTERS
CARLOTTA Kitchen team is looking for a superstar CHEF DE PARTIE to join our team in the Hot Section - are you up for the challenge? OUR OFFER: 💰Highly competitive salary of £17,19 p/hour + Tronc Point ❤️🔥Full time role 🔒Permanent contract 😎 2 consecutive days off per week 🏝️ 28 days paid holiday 🍝 Meal on shift 🏆 Employee of the month award 📈 Regular performance reviews and wage evaluations 🤑 Employee discount on food and drink at our restaurants 🧑🤝🧑 Referral scheme: "porta un amico" bonus scheme - £ 500 when you refer a friend 🏋️ Continuous trainings, team buildings and career opportunities 🌍 Geographical mobility in UK & Europe across all our venues 💥 And much mooore! YOUR MISSION: 👉 You will be part of a BIG kitchen team! 👉You will contribute to the preparation for your section, deliver a flawless service, oversee and assist the Commis and Demi Chefs and report to the Head Chef YOUR SKILLS: 🍕Big BIG Smile! 🍕Great energy, proactive attitude, and team spirit 🍕Boundless passion for pasta, pizza, tiramisu e tutti i buoni prodotti! 🍕Previous experience as a Chef De Partie in Italian cuisine/similar role is required 🍕English intermediate, Italian would be a plus MORE ABOUT US: Big Mamma is a group of Italian restaurants founded in 2015 in Paris. With more than 10,000 customers per day, unique and iconic locations and authentic 100% homemade cuisine, the group currently includes 22 restaurants between France, UK, Germany and Spain. Apply today and we will call you!
⚡Ave Mario is looking for a superstar Commis Pastry Chef to join the BIG SQUADRA!⚡ OUR OFFER: 💰Competitive salary of £14,69 per hour + tips 💪 Full-time, permanent role: 5 days of work and 2 consecutive days off per week ⚡Immediate start 🧑🤝🧑Referral scheme: £500 if you bring a new employee! 🍝Meals on shift ☀️ Open-Up: free Well-being and Mental Health support 💃Team building activities and parties! 🪜Great training and career opportunities 🌍Internal and international mobility 🔥And much mooooore! REQUIREMENTS: 🚀 Right to Work in the UK 🚀 Flexible availability throughout the week, evenings and weekends 🚀 Experience working as a Pastry chef or similar 🚀 Professional or personal knowledge of Italian desserts and the techniques involved in producing them 🚀 English intermediate, Italian would be a bonus!! 🚀 Passion for Italian cuisine! MORE ABOUT US: Big Mamma is a group of Italian restaurants founded in 2015 in Paris. With more than 10,000 customers per day, unique and iconic locations and authentic 100% homemade cuisine, the group currently has over 20 venues around France, UK, Spain and Germany. We are looking for the right people who share our values: authenticity, meritocracy, excellence, and entrepreneurship. Are you excited at the idea of joining us? Che cosa aspetti? Apply and we'll contact you!
About Us Odyssey is a vibrant lounge bar and casual dining establishment with a rustic vintage aesthetic. Featuring moody, intimate lighting and a mix of loungy and dining seating, we pride ourselves on creating a unique atmosphere paired with an exceptional dining experience. We are seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join our dynamic team, where creativity, precision, and teamwork drive our culinary success. Job Description As Chef de Partie, you will play a vital role in our kitchen operations, ensuring that your assigned section is prepared and executed to the highest standards. You’ll collaborate closely with the Head Chef and other team members to deliver an outstanding dining experience for our guests. Responsibilities Prepare and present high-quality dishes within your assigned section. Maintain consistency in food preparation and presentation according to our standards. Oversee and train junior staff, ensuring they follow kitchen protocols. Manage your section’s stock, ensuring availability of ingredients and minimizing waste. Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health and safety standards. Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to manage service smoothly. Contribute to menu development with creative ideas and suggestions. Ensure all equipment in your section is in proper working order and report issues as needed. Requirements Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a professional kitchen. Passion for cooking with a keen eye for detail and presentation. Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Team player with excellent communication and leadership skills. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Formal culinary training or relevant certifications (preferred). What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits. Opportunities for growth and development within a creative team. A supportive and inclusive work environment. Meals on duty and staff discounts. The chance to be part of a unique dining and entertainment venue.
Pasta Cook required for our authentic Italian restaurant in Central London. Simple concept but with great taste. We are looking for someone energetic, friendly, responsible and reliable to join our team. Please enquire via Job Today and we will get back to you directly. Competitive Salary. Bonus incentives.